Physiotherapist

 Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?  
We’re seeking Physiotherapists who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high quality care to Defence members  
  
What’s on offer  

• Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave  

• Safe, respectful environment – professional, health focused patient cohort  

• Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team  

• Quality patient centred care – make a real impact  

• Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform  

• Practical perks – free parking and scrubs  

• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts   

About the ACT Health Centre  

Home to the Department of Defence Headquarters, Airforce Headquarters and Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) which is a tri-service military academy.  The Health Centre opened mid-2022 and is a large facility.  It services approximately 7000 military personnel, including trainee officers from both ADFA and Royal Military College.  There is a 24-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7.  Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Defence Force Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles.  Standard hours of operation are generally 0800-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts). 

What you’ll do  

• Provide a range of evidence-based physiotherapy assessments, treatments and rehabilitative services  

• Work with a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries with a focus on functional rehabilitation and returning members to their work and exercise goals. 

• Coordinate patient administration, records, and clinic operations   

• Support multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient service delivery   

• Ensure compliance with Defence policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards   

What you bring  

• At least 2 years’ part-time or full-time equivalent post-graduate musculoskeletal experience within the last 5 years 

• A current, unconditional registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA 

• Recent engagement in Continuing Professional Development activities aligned with AHPRA guidelines 

• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID009) 

• Membership with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (preferred) 

• Australian Citizenship required for Baseline Security Clearance 

Who we are  

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.  

  
Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.  

Interested? Contact Krista.Lucre - Krista.Lucre@serco-ap.com for a confidential chat. 

 
Apply now.